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PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM CORONAVIRUS | Columbia Borough Police Department

DECEMBER 9, 2020 

A REMINDER FROM THE COLUMBIA BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM CORONAVIRUS: 
1.  Wear a mask indoors and outdoors – whenever you leave home or have people who do not live with you in your space. 
2.  Keep your distance (at least 6 feet) from those you don't live with and avoid crowds.
3.  Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow.  Do not use your hands! 
4.  Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  Use an alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. 
5.  Clean high-touch surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones, remotes, and other frequently touched items. 
6.  If you are sick – even if your symptoms are mild – stay home until you are feeling better. 
Note:  Download the COVID Alert PA mobile app to be alerted if you have been near someone who has tested positive, and to alert others if you test positive.                                                  

Information from the Department of Health:  https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx Source:  Columbia Borough Police Department

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60 have died of COVID-19 in Lancaster County so far in December as overall death toll soars to 570 | Local News | lancasteronline.com

60 HAVE DIED OF COVID-19 IN LANCASTER COUNTY SO FAR IN DECEMBER AS OVERALL DEATH TOLL SOARS TO 570
COVID-related deaths in Lancaster County are rapidly accelerating, with 60 fatalities so far in December.
There were 62 COVID deaths in the county all of November.
A single nursing home — the Gardens at Stevens in Denver — accounts for the majority of the most recent deaths, Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni told LNP | LancasterOnline on Wednesday.
The number of dead in Pennsylvania climbed to 11,762 Wednesday after the state health department reported 220 fatalities, the single-highest recorded over a 24-hour reporting period since the novel coronavirus first emerged 10 months ago.
“We have noted on numerous occasions that we often see an increase in cases, then hospitalizations lag a week or two later, and deaths a week or two after that,” Nate Wardle, a spokesman for the state health department, said in an email. “This appears to be occurring yet again, which is concerning.”
Between Dec. 1 and 7, the county averaged seven deaths a day, a pace at which, if sustained, could result in 217 COVID fatalities for the month.
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https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/60-have-died-of-covid-19-in-lancaster-county-so-far-in-december-as-overall/article_d4c9cc6a-3a7b-11eb-b06b-cfa5b559ca9c.html 

Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID-19

December 9, 2020

From Gov. Wolf:

During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19.

I have no symptoms and am feeling well and I am in isolation at home. I am following CDC and Department of Health guidelines. Frances has been tested and, as we await the result, is quarantining at home with me.

I am continuing to serve the commonwealth and performing all of my duties remotely, as many are doing during the pandemic.

As this virus rages, my positive test is a reminder that no one is immune from COVID.

Following all precautions as I have done is not a guarantee, but it is what we know to be vital to stopping the spread of the disease.

I ask all Pennsylvanians to wear a mask, stay home as much as possible, socially distance yourself from those not in your household, and, most of all, take care of each other and stay safe.

COLUMBIA BOROUGH DECEMBER – FRESH EXPRESS | Columbia Borough Police Department

DECEMBER 8, 2020 
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health has partnered with the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Columbia Life Network, Community Action Partnership, Hunger-Free Lancaster County, and Salem United Church of Christ to bring Fresh Express, a mobile food pantry filled with fresh produce and healthy food options, to Columbia, Pennsylvania.  Please see the attached for information regarding Date, Time and Location for December 2020.

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COLUMBIA SCHOOL BOARD ELECTS LEADERS AT REORGANIZATION MEETING; 6 STUDENTS AND TWO STAFF MEMBERS IDENTIFIED AS "ACTIVE" POSITIVE COVID CASES

During its annual reorganization meeting, the board reelected Charles Leader as president and elected Lauren VonStetten as vice president, succeeding Kathleen Hohenadel.
The law firm of Nikolaus & Hohenadel was appointed as solicitor. The board will also appoint chairs and representatives to various committees Dec. 10.
COVID-19 UPDATE: The district’s public health team was recently notified about a potential COVID-19 case “from the community” that would “impact teachers and students at all three (district academic) buildings.” Because contact tracing protocols had left schools district-wide severely understaffed, the district would temporarily switch to educating remotely. The latest data, according to Interim Superintendent Gregory McGough, confirms six students and two staff members were identified as “active” positive cases.
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https://lancasteronline.com/news/regional/columbia-reelects-leaders-of-school-board-at-reorganization-meeting/article_0844760a-398f-11eb-8288-9b4d6fb1eb2f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share 

About Town 12/6/2020

 This week’s photos of Columbia

The good, the bad, and the ugly . . .

A man and his “doppelganger” at work on Locust Street.

Very many cacti in Avenue G

Loose bulbs at Locust Street Park

More Christmas lights at Tower Clock Apartments

Gingerbread houses at Borough Hall
Christmas lights at Borough Hall
Have a nice day!

Daylight snowflake

Mosaic of an autumnal scene on the 100 block of Walnut

This has been without a plate for months.

Free meals at 4th & Locust

Plastic flag reflecting

Good fences make good neighbors.
Bad fences – well, who knows?

Honda makes Tardises now?
Meanwhile, in Washington Boro, the Kool-Aid runs strong:

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Back to Columbia but not necessarily to sanity:

Two more looks at the Columbia Historic Market House

Gargoyle looking bored with it all
Seagull with an “Excuse me?” look

Sign down

No parking, due to . . .

. . . Santa’s expected arrival down by the bridge.
People are flocking there already.
Speaking of Santa – He might need to have his Check Engine light checked.

No parking on the 200 block of Locust

Roof repair
Moss doesn’t make good mortar.
Not at all, as evidenced here
Ferns seem to like it, though.
This mini-loader was sitting in the field at Locust Street and Bank Avenue on Sunday afternoon.
Is it a sign of impending progress on the planned apartment building?
Until then, Merry Christmas Everyone!
It’ll be here soon!

Reduced lobby hours at Borough Office

Effective 12/01/2020 the borough office will have reduced hours for the lobby. M/W/F the lobby will be open 8am to 1pm and T/Th will be open 12pm to 4pm. The staff will be available, when the lobby is closed. We just ask that you call, email, and use the drop box. We encourage everyone to continue to follow mandates provided by the Federal and State officials and stay safe. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

[Source: Columbia Borough]

COLUMBIA BOROUGH – DEEDS RECORDED – NOV. 30, 2020

William R. Pflumm conveyed property on Bridge Street to Dylan Pflumm for $1.

Josiah G. Kuebler conveyed 210 S. Fourth St. to Josiah G. Kuebler and Kerianne Kuebler for $1.

Wells Fargo Bank NA conveyed 639 Franklin St. to Adolfo Jaquez Ramirez and Adolfo Jaquez Ramirez for $27,000.

Christina M. Fleckenstein conveyed property on Chestnut Street to Clyde A. Gladfelter for $230,000.

Kylie Morris conveyed 755 Locust St. to Kylie L. Morris and Christopher Desanctis for $1.

Donald L. Hanes conveyed 319 Poplar St. to James A. Campbell for $113,000.

Jason P. Lutz, Rebekah L. Lutz and Rebekah Lutz conveyed 1030 Grinnell Ave. to Jean Marie Baldwin and Joseph E. Goss for $220,000.

Columbia Borough hires new planning, zoning manager @ $65K/yr.

Council voted to hire Sharon Cino as the borough’s new planning and zoning manager with a salary of $65,000. The position has been vacant for some time. Council member Sharon Lintner said the borough first advertised for it late in 2019.  Cino will start on Dec. 7.
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